Client Care Coordinator (Social Worker) (Lighthouse)

Childrens Rescue Fund•New York, NY

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Client Care Coordinator is responsible for the overall delivery and coordination of mental health and related services for homeless individuals. The Client Care Coordinator will enhance existing services to include a thorough assessment of clients’ long-term goals at intake, and collaborate with the case management staff to set achievable goals while establishing linkages within the community to ensure the client’s successful progress towards independent living. This individual will work with clients at our Lighthouse location in Long Island City, NY.

Requirements

Must be a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in the state of New York upon hire or obtain licensure within three (3) months of hire, and have a master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work
At least one year of experience in social services, counseling, crisis intervention, family services, preventive services, housing services, or homeless services is strongly preferred
Knowledge and experience working with diverse cultures and ethnicities
Expertise in strengths-based, solution-focused, and family-centered practice
Experience facilitating groups for adults
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and computer literacy in Microsoft-Office are required

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Spanish and/or French a plus

Responsibilities

Complete a comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessment with each family to understand strengths & service needs
Provide clear written reports that capture family assessment findings & recommendations
Assist families that are homeless as they navigate multiple systems & cope with the stressors & anxiety induced by homelessness
Provide outreach services, crisis intervention, risk assessment, safety planning, & psycho-education for families
Prioritize & conduct unit visits to the high-risk families that are in-shelter to coordinate safety planning efforts in the household
Prepare children & parents to accept services
Collaborate with ACS and/or prevention services agencies, and participate in conferences to advocate on behalf of the family
Make appropriate referrals and facilitate linkages between mental health providers, government agencies, and other related community–based services as needed
Serve as agency/program liaison between government agencies, community–based organizations, and/or groups
Improve access to mental health services for families in-shelter by facilitating in person or telehealth services
Enhance delivery & coordination of mental health & related services
Work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team of service providers to enhance engagement and ensure quality service
Confer and consult with professional & technical personnel in implementing a multidisciplinary approach to client care & well-being
Deliver enhanced mental health services: conduct biopsychosocial assessment, provide on-site mental health services (short counseling & brief intervention services), coordinate clinical treatment (clinical care coordination) referral, as well as linkage to care (medication management or psychotherapy) & follow-up
Promote in-person or telehealth usage by utilizing H+H Express Care & other telehealth service utilization services via other hospitals & mental health providers of the client’s choice
Utilize DHS Referral Basics: match the need as assessed through the BPS as soon as possible, assist client in scheduling, provide reminders before the appointment, coordinate transportation to the appointment, facilitate access to teletherapy, and provide a warm hand off when possible
Follow up on referral provided to the client: confirm the client was able to attend, how the session went, and address any concerns or questions the client might have; if a client did not attend assist with rescheduling & addressing any barriers
Utilize motivational interviewing if a client does not want to participate or be linked to treatment; attempt to understand your client’s perspective or misconceptions, remove any barriers, and attempt to re-engage
Provide therapeutic groups (music, art, general support groups for caregivers or children); facilitate group work to address family issues, enhance life skills, etc.
Participate in family meetings with case management & housing staff to discuss planning efforts & progress
Assist clients with completing applications for supportive housing and accompany residents to supportive housing interviews when necessary
Upon linkage to permanent housing, complete and discuss exit summary with family, and provide the family with referrals and supportive services identified in new community
Utilize fact sheets, desk guides, and other material resources in delivering mental health services
Complete all documentation in a timely manner; document services provided, efforts, and outcomes in CARES
Compile information/data in regard to needed internal and external reports
Attend professional development training & opportunities; participate in FWC mental health trainings delivered by DHS
Perform other duties as assigned